The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 6.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft